The representative killing technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used primarily by Kenshiro.

Its punches are launched at an amazing rate, and it can strike multiple vital points at once. Zeed, upon receiving this attack, is sent flying by the force of the blows and explodes mere seconds later.

Two-Fingered Air Snatch

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro and Raoh.

This technique allows them to catch objects that are flying towards them between their middle and index fingers, before instantly throwing them back at opponents at the same angle and trajectory.

Kenshiro uses this technique to catch an arrow fired from Spade’s bow gun, throwing it back at him and taking out his right eye. Raoh also tries to use this technique to return an arrow that Mamiya fired at him, but Kenshiro acts as a shield to ensure that Mamiya is unhurt.

Hokuto Fist of Penitence

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

Strikes the vital points on the temples. Targets of this technique will die three seconds after the striker’s fingers are released. In those three seconds, the victim experiences extreme remorse for all the sins they have committed.

Hokuto Softness Ripping Slash

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

Strikes an opponent’s vital point on the abdomen and causes them to explode. Against the vital point strike-immune Heart, Kenshiro first uses a series of high-speed kicks to clear the way for this technique.

Extreme Airflow Evasive Dance

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

A technique that does not rely on sight, instead using sounds and vibrations in the air to detect enemy positions and dodge their attacks. Kenshiro uses this technique to dodge the Colonel’s boomerang, the trajectory of which is usually completely unpredictable.

Hokuto Bone-Breaking Fist

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

Strikes an opponent’s vital point, causing all of the bones in their torso to burst through their back, leading to death. Kenshiro uses this to kill the Colonel and end his unholy ambition.

Dragon Form Breathing Technique

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

A breathing technique that unleashes the fearsome power which resides within the human body. Most people only use 30% of their physical capacity, but this technique allows Kenshiro to unlock the full 100%.

Death awaits anyone who witnesses their opponent using this technique at the moment battle is joined. It is this technique that allows Kenshiro to survive Devil Rebirth’s brutal attacks, before unleashing his own powerful blows upon the giant creature’s vital points.

Hokuto Seven Stars of Death

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

A technique in which he maximizes his power using the Dragon Form Breathing Technique, before striking his opponent’s vital points in the shape of the Seven Stars of Hokuto.

This attack breaks every one of its victims‘ ribs before killing them. Kenshiro uses this technique to destroy Devil Rebirth.

Holy Perfect Circle

Secret stance of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

It is used as a signal to Rei to strike each other’s vital points to induce a state of false death in order to rescue Mamiya and Airi from the Fang King.

Hokuto Dragon Attacks Tiger

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

After assuming a vulnerable stance, strikes the face of the target to induce a state of false death. Kenshiro uses this on Rei to fake each other’s death in order to fool the Fang King.

Boulder Splitting Wave

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

A hand chop which splits the opponent’s skull in half. Kenshiro uses it as a finishing move against the Fang King, splitting his head clean in two.

Hokuto Eight Agonies Nine Ruptures

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

Kenshiro begins to use this move to finish off his brother Jagi in their earlier encounter, but stops himself at the last second.

Awakening of the Senses

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

A strike to a vital point on the spine known as Ryugan. Causes the receiver’s nervous system to become hyper-sensitive to the point where even the slightest touch can cause immense pain.

Kenshiro uses this technique on Jagi to force him to feel the pain of his many victims.

Vital Point Block

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

This technique allows him to use his chi and physical strength to neutralize the effectiveness of vital points. Kenshiro uses this technique to prevent any adverse effects from when Amiba strikes his vital point known as Sen-yo.

Fist of the Final Walk of Repentance

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

This technique strikes the Shitsugen vital point, and causes its victim to start walking backwards, regardless of their intent. Kenshiro uses this technique on Amiba, ensuring he is fully terrified of his impending doom before forcing him to fall to his death.

Hokuto Steel Shredding Grip

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

Tears the enemy apart with tremendous strength generated solely from the fingers. Kenshiro is able to stop Uighur’s steel-like shoulder with just one hand.

Hokuto Knight Slaying Seven Deaths Deliverance

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

A powerful attack used against enemies on horseback. Kenshiro unleashes this attack on Raoh when he sits astride Kokuoh, thereby wounding his face.

Spirit of Water Reflection

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

A technique that allows him to fight using a defeated enemy’s style. This technique enables Kenshiro to use the Nanto Seiken style during a battle against Shew.

Unleashing a shockwave that slices the ground open, he is able to run down the blind Shew and defeat him.

Stance of Celestial Destruction

Secret technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

A stance used when the Seven Stars of Hokuto, usually the guardians of the heavens, become its destroyers in times of chaos.

Kenshiro uses this stance as a sign of respect to Thouzer, who adopted the Flying Cross of the Phoenix stance for the first time ever.

Heavenly Destruction

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

Employs a powerful aura blast that can strike an enemy’s vital points without physically touching them. When facing off against Thouzer’s Flying Cross of the Phoenix technique, Kenshiro uses this against Thouzer flying in the air.

His vital points are struck in the shape of the Seven Stars of Hokuto, causing Thouzer’s true vital points to be revealed and him losing the use of his legs, thus stealing the phoenix’s armor and wings.

Hokuto Compassionate Flying Slash

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

A Hokuto Ujoken attack that allows the victim to experience ecstasy just before death. A deep blow is struck to the abdomen. In their final battle, Kenshiro uses this move on Thouzer to mercifully allow him to die without pain.

Hokuto Heavenly Ascension Palm Greeting

A ceremonial vow of Hokuto Shinken.

It signifies that one feels no regret or resentment towards their opponent, even if they are accidentally killed by them, and that one is ready to return to the heavens.

Kenshiro and Toki both take this vow before commencing their first – and final – battle against each other.

Unconscious Transmigration of Souls

Ultimate technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro and Raoh.

The strongest force in the world is nothingness. Life comes from nothingsness. This technique can erase a person’s body from existence. Only those who have experienced true sorrow are able to use it.

Throughout the long history of Hokuto Shinken, no one has ever been able to utilize this technique until Kenshiro and Raoh.

First Stealing Slash

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Kenshiro.

In battle, an opportunity always presents itself whenever an attack is made. This technique allows Kenshiro to seize upon that opportunity and disable his opponent’s attacks using a hand chop.

He uses this technique against Kaioh, destroying both his hands.

Strength Summoning Breathing Technique

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Toki and Raoh.

This breathing technique gathers the body’s energy while inhaling, and then channels it into a powerful attack through the fist while exhaling. Toki and Raoh are able to shatter the earth with this attack.

Rin even faints as a result of merely witnessing the auras of these two opponents clash.

Celestial Hundred Crack Fist

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Toki.

Inflicts countless blows upon the enemy while flying gracefully through the air. The most elegant move throughout the long history of Hokuto Shinken.

Toki, a specialist in airborne attacks, uses this technique exquisitely and even the mighty Raoh was knocked to the ground by its strength.

Hokuto Fist of Compassionate Judgment

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Toki.

A Hokuto Fist of Compassion attack that allows the victim to experience ecstasy just before death. Toki uses it to kill some Holy Imperial soldiers who attack him, mistakenly thinking him to be sickly.

Hokuto Fist of Compassion

A series of techniques within Hokuto Shinken. Used by Toki.

Allows the target to die without feeling pain. Representative attacks are the Hokuto Face-Breaking Fist of Compassion, Hokuto Fist of Compassionate Judgment and others.

Hokuto Face-Breaking Fist of Compassion

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Toki.

A Hokuto Fist of Compassion attack on the vital point known as Kensei which allows the victim to experience ecstasy just before death. When used on Ken-oh’s Royal Guards, their arms and legs bend in odd directions, but they die without feeling any pain.

Unconscious Shadow Kill

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Raoh.

A powerful technique executed by unconsciously sensing the openings inherently created by an opponent’s lethal intent. This technique would be impossible for any who fear death, but Raoh has mastered the cold-hearted iron fist. In his battle with Toki, Raoh uses this to unconsciously unleash a kick behind him, overcoming his temporary disadvantage.

Hokuto Iron Palm Wave

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Raoh.

A powerful aura blast is released from both hands. Raoh unleashes it against Kenshiro, but it is deflected by Kenshiro’s usage of Rei’s techniques.

Heaven’s Command Charge

Technique of Hokuto Shinken.

Raoh repeatedly uses this unstoppable attack to combat Kenshiro’s technique, the Unconscious Transmigration of Souls. The energy from countless punches is released forward at Kenshiro, tearing his skin and clothes, but Kenshiro endures and does not retreat even a single step.

Kenshiro goes on to use this technique himself in the battle against Han. A Boro witnessing this attack mistakes Kenshiro for Raoh, dying a river red to inform the Land of Shura that Raoh has arrived.

Hokuto Thousand Hand Slaughter

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Jagi.

After jumping into the sky, it unleashes a series of rapid hand strikes at the target. Jagi uses this against Kenshiro while training together in earlier in life.

Hokuto Arhat Strike

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by Jagi.

After spreading both palms forward, it launches strikes invisible to the eye. Jagi attempts to use this against Kenshiro as the true essence of Hokuto Shinken, but it has no effect.

Seven Star Points of Spirit

Technique of Hokuto Shinken. Used by the previous successor, Ryuken.

Attacks the seven blind spots inherent in human movement, making it impossible for them to be read. These blind spots are in the shape of the Seven Stars of Hokuto, resulting in them being called „the stars that house death“.

Flying Swallow

Technique of Nanto Suichoken. Used by Rei.

Dismembers the target while dancing gracefully through the air. During training, Juda witnesses this attack and is immediately enamored. To wash himself of this shame, he tries to humiliate and kill Rei, who is willing to give his life for Mamiya.

Soaring Pure Grace

Technique of Nanto Suichoken. Used by Rei.

After gracefully flying through the air, both hands are swung down to strike both the enemy’s shoulders. Juda tries to entrap Rei in the sand after causing a flood, but Rei uses both hands to launch himself out of the trap and uses this technique again to defeat Juda.

Nanto Tiger Destroys Dragon

Technique of Nanto Seiken. Used by Rei.

Upon assuming a vulnerable stance, it strikes the target with countless hand strikes. The target is struck in a vital point on the chest and enters a state of false death.

Rei uses this technique on Kenshiro to fake each other’s death in order to fool the Fang King.

Self-Shattering Fist

Ultimate technique of Nanto. Used by Rei.

A desperate and extreme attack, it kills the target at the cost of the user’s own life as well. Rei repeatedly attempts this attack against Raoh, but has his vision obscured by Raoh’s cape and falls victim to Raoh’s Bloodletting Strike.

Nanto Hell Slaughter Fist

Technique of Nanto Koshuken. Used by Shin.

The target’s arm and leg muscles are cut by flying kicks. When Kenshiro and Yuria are on the verge of leaving on their journey, Shin disables Kenshiro’s movements with this attack.

Shin then commands his subordinates to stand Kenshiro up as he inflicts the infamous seven scars on Kenshiro’s chest.

Polar Star Cross Fist

Technique of Nanto Ho-Oh Ken. Used by Thouzer.

At an astounding speed, kicks and hand strikes are launched in the shape of a cross. Kenshiro evades this attack and manages to strike Thouzer’s Jinchukyoku vital point, but is thwarted by the secret behind Thouzer’s mysterious body.

Flying Cross of the Phoenix

Technique of Nanto Ho-Oh Ken. Used by Thouzer.

An unbeatable attack to be used only when a worthy opponent appears. In the normally stance-less Nanto Ho-Oh Ken, the user takes a stance with both hands extended to the side, creating the shape of a cross, then launches to the sky like a dancing feather to attack the opponent.

Used by Thouzer after discovering Kenshiro has uncovered the secret of his immunity to vital point attacks.

Blood-tainted Beak

Technique of Nanto Kokakuken. Used by Juda.

Just as Juda is about to finish this technique on Rei, he is distracted by Rei’s graceful movements and ends up the victim of Nanto Suichoken’s Soaring Pure Grace.

Slicing Shockwave Onslaught

Technique of Nanto Kokakuken. Used by Juda.

Vacuum waves are produced, slicing through enemy flesh with ease – the nearer the target is, the deeper the cuts become. Juda uses this technique on Rei when he is stuck in the sand and unable to move, pushing him to the very brink of death.

Fierce Gliding Kick Dance

The quintessential technique of Nanto Hakuroken. Used by Shew.

A technique that involves making a mockery of an opponent with unpredictable, lightning-fast footwork. Shew uses this technique to slice open Kenshiro’s chest.

Kenshiro also uses this technique in the battle against Thouzer, forcing him to feel regret for the cruelty with which he treated Shew.

Nanto Army-Slaying Swift Legs

Technique of Nanto Hakuroken. Used by Shew.

Standing on one leg, he spins around rapidly, creating a vacuum wave which slices through all nearby enemies. Shew uses this technique to effortlessly sweep away the soldiers of the Holy Imperial Army.

Illusion Summoning Palm

Technique of Nanto Hakuroken. Used by Shew.

He holds his palms towards the enemy and moves them slowly in front of their eyes, hypnotizing his victim and making himself almost invisible. Using this technique, Shew is able to attack Kenshiro from his blind spot.

Luckily for Kenshiro, he is able to evade the blow just before it lands.

Twin-Winged Swooping Claw Rip

Technique of Nanto Soyoken. A two-man combo attack, performed by the Harn brothers.

They both jump into the air, then one of them holds the other’s arms to create additional weight and centrifugal force that allows them to swoop down on the enemy from above.

The Harn brothers use this technique against Falco, but succeed only in ripping his cloak.

Ring of Onslaught

Technique of Gento Koken. Used by Falco.

Both hands are used to unleash his aura to obliterate his victims. This is a technique so powerful that no one has yet been able to resist it, and Falco uses it to stop Kenshiro in his tracks.

Ring of Destruction

Technique of Gento Koken. Used by Solia.

His hand is enlarged to grotesque proportions using his aura, before being used to crush opponents. Solia uses this technique against Kenshiro, who is able to block the blow, and Solia’s own arms are ripped open instead.

Gento Flowing Brilliant Circle Slash

Technique of Gento Koken. Used by Solia.

Both hands are moved up and down rapidly to create a blade of pure aura that slices through its victims. Solia’s use of this technique leaves four vertical wounds on Kenshiro’s chest.

Gento White Petal Blasts

Technique of Gento Koken. Used by Falco.

A thrust attack in which he concentrates the power of his aura in his hands. Falco uses this attack against Kenshiro, but Kenshiro is able to stop it and render it harmless.

Golden Frost Blast Formation

Technique of Gento Koken. Used by Falco.

His aura is fired out of both hands, freezing everything it touches. During a battle with the Nameless Shura, Falco uses this technique to freeze the sand around him, enabling him to quickly discern the Shura’s position when he attacks from underneath the ground.

Celestial Flying Dance

Technique of Gento Koken. Used by Falco.

A technique that allows him to stand on one leg atop an opponent’s fist. Falco uses this technique to stand on Kenshiro’s outstretched fist – an ideal position from which to launch his next attack.

Golden Light Swift Slash

Secret technique of Gento Koken. Used by Falco.

His aura is concentrated into the ridge of his hand, which is then used to cleave an opponent in half. Falco uses this technique to cut the Nameless Shura in two, slicing him from head to groin.

Deceptive Delayed Destruction

Technique of Hokuto Shinken.

Its victims‘ bodies become hard as stone, before crumbling to pieces as soon as the Seven Stars of Hokuto shine in the skies above them. Shachi uses a similar technique to finish off a Shura leader.

Shriek Grabbing Jab

Technique of Hokuto Ryuken. Used by Shachi.

Victims of this technique start mutating from their heads down, and eventually their entire bodies are crushed into the ground. Shachi uses this technique to defeat the Shura who pursues him when he is with Rin.

Lone Finger of Extreme Impalement

Technique of Hokuto Ryuken. Used by Shachi.

His finger is thrust into an enemy’s body, sending energy coursing through it and destroying it from within. Shachi thrusts his finger into Keiser’s right eye, filling him with vicious energy until his head crumbles to pieces.

Slithery Scraping Lightening Palm

Technique of the Hokuto Clan Main Lineage. Used by Hyou.

By waving both hands in a circular motion, he unleashes an arc-like slashing attack against an opponent, slicing into their flesh. Hyou uses this attack after he realizes that he is of the Hokuto Clan Main Lineage, inflicting a deep wound on Kenshiro’s chest.

Ten-Thousand Hand Demonic Chime Fist

Technique of the Hokuto Clan Main Lineage. Used by Hyou.

Countless punches are thrown at the enemy. Hyou tries to use this technique as a finishing blow against Kenshiro, but he is attacked from behind by Shachi and prevented from doing so.

Dark Gem Celestial Destruction

Technique of Hokuto Ryuken. Used by Kaioh and Hyou.

A technique that uses an intense flow of Demonic Mighty Aura to cause an opponent to float weightlessly in the air, completely losing sight of where they are.

After Hyou enters the Demonic Realm, he uses this technique on Kenshiro. However, Kenshiro manages to spin himself around while weightless, using the centrifugal force to ascertain his position.

Dark Gem Destructive Stream

Technique of Hokuto Ryuken. Used by Kaioh.

A technique that allows him to make use of his Demonic Mighty Aura by firing it from his hand and sending it crashing into enemies. Kaioh uses this technique immediately after performing Dark Gem Celestial Destruction, inflicting great damage on Kenshiro.

Flurry of Extreme Blows

Technique of the Hokuto Clan Main Lineage. Used by Kaioh.

A terrifying flurry of blows is unleashed, fatally striking enemies in their destructive points. Victims of this technique are usually smashed into pieces, but this does not happen to Kenshiro, who learns from the Caryatid how to deal with Hokuto Clan Main Lineage techniques.

Breathless Combat

Technique of the Hokuto Ryuken. Used by Kaioh.

A technique that allows him to fight without breathing, enabling him to fight in environments without oxygen. Kaioh uses this technique, then lures Kenshiro into an underground cavern filled with a sulfuric gas that paralyzes the body. There is a vital point that can counteract this technique on the neck, but it is so small that it cannot be struck with a finger.

Hokuto Reverse Funeral

A technique originally used by a man who rebelled against the oppression of the Hokuto Clan Main Lineage. Used by Kaioh.

By luring the successor of Hokuto Shinken into an underground cavern that contained stone columns in the shape of the Seven Stars of Hokuto, this man was able to gain an advantage in the battle.

The more the Hokuto Shinken successor attacked, the more he was unwittingly moving into a blind spot. Because the alignment of the Seven Stars of Hokuto are the same as the blind spots inherent in human movement, the stone columns hindered the successor’s movements each time he avoided an attack.

Kenshiro also becomes trapped by these columns, and is forced to endure repeated attacks from Kaioh as a result.

Extreme Levitation Dance

Kuroyasha’s secret technique.

This technique allows the user to detach himself from his corporeal body and fly through the air to destroy his opponent. Kuroyasha uses this technique to counteract Hyou’s Dark Gem Celestial Destruction. He then creeps slowly closer in an attempt to strike, but is caught in Hyou’s Disintegrating Wire Web and wounded.

Huashan Steel Armor Technique

Technique of Huashan Horn Wrestling. Used by the Fang King.

The body turns as hard as steel in a mere instant. After the Fang King uses this technique, Kenshiro attempts to attack him with a steel pillar, however the pillar does no damage and is bent in half.

Huashan Horn Wrestling

Said to be one of the sources of Sumo. A martial art based on an ancient Chinese fighting style.

Muscles instantly become as hard as steel, deflecting the enemy’s attacks. The Fang King uses this style and manages to deflect a blow from Mamiya’s spikes.

Way of the Mongolian Conqueror

An ancient technique from Mongolia. Used by Uighur.

The entire body is made into the shape of a ball and driven into the enemy with all one’s might. The right shoulder swells enormously, making this technique look like a powerful shoulder tackle. It was the main weapon of the Mongolians as they conquered all of Asia in ancient times.

Uighur uses this technique to knock Kenshiro into the air, rendering him temporarily unable to fight.

Fist of the Celestial Wolf’s Freezing Fang

Technique of Taizan Tenroken. Used by Ryuga.

High-speed stabs are used to gouge into an opponent’s body. Ryuga uses this technique to attack Kenshiro, but Kenshiro’s footwork allows him to evade it.

Rampart-Striking Suicidal Attack Palm

A technique used by Juza of the Clouds.

His hands are held within an inch of the enemy’s body, and all his energy is concentrated in the gap between him and the enemy. From this position, a fatal blow can be delivered with a flat fist.

This technique is ideally suited for Juza, who is a specialist at fighting up close with his opponents. Juza attempts to kill Raoh using this attack, but at the last moment, Raoh strikes a vital point on Juza’s shoulder, dramatically reducing the force of the blow.

Demonic Sand Spider

A technique used by the Nameless Shura.

It allows him to move his arms and legs like a spider, and pass through sand with ease, enabling him to creep up on enemies unnoticed and deliver a fatal blow.

The Nameless Shura tries to surprise Falco using this technique, but Falco manages to uncover his position first by freezing the sand.

Tiger’s Back Stealing Fast Bear Claw

A technique used by Keiser.

His aura is concentrated into a single thrusting attack. Keiser uses this attack, leaving bloody wounds on Shachi’s finger and thigh.

Mouko-style Enigmatic Predator Palm

A technique used by Keiser.

Lighting-fast thrusts are used to tear out an opponent’s organs and bones without drawing a single drop of blood. Keiser uses this technique to kill a minion who had been scared of Shachi and refused to fight him.

He also uses it during a battle against Shachi himself, but Shachi lures him into a trap, in which he sacrifices one of his own ribs in order to grab Keiser’s right arm and cut it off.

Hydra Whip

A weapon built to kill Kenshiro. Used by Bolge.

The blades on its tip and linkages slice through enemy flesh, and because its linkages allow it to bend freely, its appearance and movement is constantly changing. Bolge uses this weapon to toy with Bat.